Catholic High School in England Bans Students From Wearing Designer Handbags

Students at Cheltenham College, an English Catholic school have a new, and pretty surprising rule, when it comes to their dress code: No designer handbags.

According to the Gloucester Echo, Dermot McNiffe, the school's headmaster, sent a letter home to students late last year stating that "A school bag is an essential item for all our students. In keeping with our policy on excellent standards of uniform, we are requesting students use an appropriate bag for school that will contain books and folders of an A4 size."

What does that mean specifically? Logo-laden bags from the likes of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci are forbidden.

"We have identified that there has been a lack of clarity on the type of bag to use for school, which has resulted in some students using designer handbags which are not appropriate for carrying exercise and text books to school," continued the letter.

Some parents of the students are incensed and speaking out via social media, according to the New York Post. "Unless they provide every pupil with a school rucksack as part of the uniform I don't see how they can tell you what bag you can and can't take to school," said parent Annabel Holland.

"They go to school for an education does it really matter what bag they use? Pathetic really," chimed Tracie Hale, another parent.

This is certainly the first time we've heard about ban on designer handbags at schools and we've got a message for the kids out their missing their fancy carryalls: Guys, you have your whole lives to wear fancy bags! Bust out the Jansport and two-strap. This is your time!